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Schools in Tamarac · Broward County School District

Tamarac’s public schools outscore 62% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Tamarac, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#289of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 2 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▼ 2 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
89%
▲ 1 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▲ 3% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.9
FL 18.0 · larger classes
Schools in town
12
2,818 students on the public path
In brief

Tamarac’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 443 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tamarac’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,412 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Renaissance Charter School at University, Everest Charter School, Alazhar School (private), Rhem Word Christia Academy (private), Rhema Word Christian Academy (private), Bethlehem Junior Academy (private), Christian Life Academy (private), Rohr Bais Chaya Academy (private) and South Florida Montessori Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Tamarac’s grade

B Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 62% of Florida school districts, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 62%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (443)Better than 57%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 143,731 test results and a graduating class of 18,908 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Tamarac’s students in the tested grades sat them (138,504 in math, 148,958 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tamarac, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−
6–12Millennium 6-12 Collegiate AcademyBroward County School DistrictC+

Tamarac’s public schools are run by Broward County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Broward County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 324 schools · 243,553 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 19.9 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$13,412FL $13,006 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 52.1% · 148958 students tested
Math50%
State average 52.2% · 138504 students tested

Tamarac vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Tamarac’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TamaracBBroward County
Fort LauderdaleBBroward County
North LauderdaleBBroward County
Coral SpringsBBroward County
Oakland ParkBBroward County
Lauderdale LakesBBroward County
LauderhillBBroward County

All 6 neighbors share Broward County with Tamarac, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Tamarac

12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Tamaracby address
Challenger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
830 students18:1Rate it →
Tamarac Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
553 students17:1Rate it →
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 6–12
C+
1,435 students22:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Renaissance Charter School at University
Elementary · Grades K–8
B
Charter
1,441 students17:1Rate it →
Everest Charter School
Elementary · Grades K–8
C+
Charter
150 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Alazhar School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
272 students17:1Rate it →
Rhem Word Christia Academy
Grades K–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Private · Religious
252 students10:1Rate it →
Rhema Word Christian Academy
Grades K–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Private · Religious
247 students15:1Rate it →
Bethlehem Junior Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
244 students13:1Rate it →
Christian Life Academy
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fort Lauderdale
Private · Religious
144 students16:1Rate it →
Rohr Bais Chaya Academy
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Religious
115 students4:1Rate it →
South Florida Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Nonsectarian
84 students10:1Rate it →

1 duplicate private-school records merged.

Questions about Tamarac’s schools

Are Tamarac’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Tamarac children attend outscore 62% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tamarac in?

Broward County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 243,553 students in 324 schools (2024–25).

What is Tamarac’s graduation rate?

89% of the class of 2023 in Broward County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Tamarac spend per student?

$13,412 in Broward County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Tamarac?

Yes: Alazhar School (religious, grades K–8, 272 students), Rhem Word Christia Academy (religious, grades K–12, 252 students), Rhema Word Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 247 students), Bethlehem Junior Academy (religious, grades K–8, 244 students), Christian Life Academy (religious, grades K–5, 144 students), Rohr Bais Chaya Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 115 students) and South Florida Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 84 students). Tamarac also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.